The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC), Basket Fund Project Coordinating Committee Convened a Meeting

The EHRC has held a regular meeting of the Steering Committee for its 2024-2028 Basket Fund Project.

Held in a hybrid format at the EHRC headquarters in Addis Ababa and online, the meeting was attended by Berhanu Adello, EHRC Chief Commissioner, Panel of Commissioners, and Executive Leadership, alongside representatives from the Danish Institute for Human Rights and Basket Fund Donors.

During the meeting, key activities implemented to strengthen human rights initiatives and enhance project performance were presented and discussed.

The meeting assessed the country’s current human rights situation and its impact on ongoing project implementation, along the presentation of performance and financial reports spanning January through July 2026.

During the discussion, Chief Commissioner Berhanu Adello noted the EHRC’s milestone achievements in promoting and protecting human rights, emphasizing the ongoing support from the Danish Institute for human rights and Basket Fund donor nations has contributed substantially to these successes.

He further emphasized that sustained support from partners remain indispensable as the EHRC moves to execute key priorities under its new five-year strategic plan and deliver tangible outcomes.

The Chief Commissioner highlighted the EHRC is actively making significant efforts to reinforce its institutional setup and execution capacity to fulfill its mandate.

The steering committee conducted the meeting by reviewing and passing decision on the projected plans for the 2027 fiscal year.

The Steering Committee concluded the meeting by reviewing and passing decisions on the projected plans for the 2027 fiscal year.